Removing the plug on the oil pump
- Gannon
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Removing the plug on the oil pump
My oil pump is the one off a vortex and has the gauge type pressure sender and i need to put the warning light pressure switch on, but i can remove that little plug with the square head
Any suggestions or hints of how to remove it?
Any suggestions or hints of how to remove it?
Current rides: 2016 Mitsubishi Triton GLS & 2004 Forester X
Ongoing Project/Toy: 1987 RX Turbo EA82T, Speeduino ECU, Coil-pack ignition, 440cc Injectors, KONI adjustale front struts, Hybrid L Series/ Liberty AWD 5sp
Past rides: 92 L series turbo converted wagon, 83 Leone GL Sedan, 2004 Liberty GT Sedan & 2001 Outback
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Ongoing Project/Toy: 1987 RX Turbo EA82T, Speeduino ECU, Coil-pack ignition, 440cc Injectors, KONI adjustale front struts, Hybrid L Series/ Liberty AWD 5sp
Past rides: 92 L series turbo converted wagon, 83 Leone GL Sedan, 2004 Liberty GT Sedan & 2001 Outback
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- steptoe
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UPDATE.
The plug head is 7.0mm square so only accepts open end or special square spanner. In car it is in a tight spot to apply flame heat, so close to timing covers. All heat soaked away too fast to work.
Rather than risk causing more grief i think we need to find an adapter from gauge plug hole to idiot light size - maybe right angled
If anyone has solved this problem a part number and place of supply would be greatly appreciated
The plug head is 7.0mm square so only accepts open end or special square spanner. In car it is in a tight spot to apply flame heat, so close to timing covers. All heat soaked away too fast to work.
Rather than risk causing more grief i think we need to find an adapter from gauge plug hole to idiot light size - maybe right angled
If anyone has solved this problem a part number and place of supply would be greatly appreciated
- Gannon
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Fixed, i got a ring spanner and tapped it on, then ever so gently applied pressure, and it came undone. But be very careful not to strip the head.
Current rides: 2016 Mitsubishi Triton GLS & 2004 Forester X
Ongoing Project/Toy: 1987 RX Turbo EA82T, Speeduino ECU, Coil-pack ignition, 440cc Injectors, KONI adjustale front struts, Hybrid L Series/ Liberty AWD 5sp
Past rides: 92 L series turbo converted wagon, 83 Leone GL Sedan, 2004 Liberty GT Sedan & 2001 Outback
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Ongoing Project/Toy: 1987 RX Turbo EA82T, Speeduino ECU, Coil-pack ignition, 440cc Injectors, KONI adjustale front struts, Hybrid L Series/ Liberty AWD 5sp
Past rides: 92 L series turbo converted wagon, 83 Leone GL Sedan, 2004 Liberty GT Sedan & 2001 Outback
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- steptoe
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lucky fella. engine not in at that time was it ?
7mm open enders don't come all that big, or strong and square is not much fun for contact surface. The inlet manifold has same size plg head on the lhs top side too. I think the rear brake adjuster heads are 7mm and there is a special tool for them that may fit this - looking for adapter first up tomorrow
7mm open enders don't come all that big, or strong and square is not much fun for contact surface. The inlet manifold has same size plg head on the lhs top side too. I think the rear brake adjuster heads are 7mm and there is a special tool for them that may fit this - looking for adapter first up tomorrow
- discopotato03
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- steptoe
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I found a brass adapter #21024-0602 , at autopro. vdo make 'em and so do tube fit industrial products 1800 777 299 under $5, so anyone can fit aftermarket gauges and the like i suspect. shoulda gone there on Saturday in the first place.
as for that plug that doesn't wanna come out, it can stay there !
as for that plug that doesn't wanna come out, it can stay there !